Zbigniew “Ziggy” M. Gorecki, 73, of Arlington Heights, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 7, 2025. He was born in Krakow, Poland on September 21, 1951 the son of Zofia and Karol Gorecki.
Ziggy was an esteemed engineer, cherished family man, passionate classical baritone singer, and a member of the Krakow Cathedral Choir and Choir Bard.
Ziggy is survived by his loving wife, Alicia Gorecki; daughters, Magdalene (Ezra) and Joanna (Jeremy); grandchildren, Zev and Zofia; and brother, Jerzy (Marta).
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Family will be receiving guests on Monday, July 14, 2025 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Glueckert Funeral Home, 1520 N Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004. Additional visitation will be from 9:00 AM until time of Funeral Mass which begins at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at St. Edna Catholic Church, 2525 N Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004. Interment to immediately follow at All Saints Catholic Cemetery, 700 N River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016.